Acquanegra is a small municipality near Canneto sull'Oglio; Oglio and Chiese rivers cross its territory. A plaque in S. Tommaso abbey, reminding that centurion Marcus Cassius built a temple to Isis, bears sign that Acquanegra already existed in II century BC. Because of its position, near cities often contended for it during the middle ages; it was ruled by Venice, Gonzaga family, Napoleon, and finally the Austrians.
Today, it is a part of South Oglio river natural park.
In XI century, Benedictine monks founded S.Tommaso abbey; in the Romanesque church (XI - XII century), which was renovated later, you can still see Romanesque remains such as the right wall, the mosaics on the floor, and inside frescoes depicting scenes from the Old Testament.
S. Fortunato shrine was built in 1638; it retains the corpse and relics of the saint. The interior was decked in XVIII century by Cremona artist Gallo Gallina. Still, you may see two canvases by Bazzani, depicting “Our Lady and saints” (1750) and "S. Fortunato" (little later).
You can also enjoy evocative promenades along riverbanks and dirt roads, to discover the rural signs of Acquanegra, such as the ancient mill on Oglio riverbank.